Of all life’s myriad irritants, few have the power to vex, to stymie, to dampen the passions of the soul like a monotonous diet. When rice and turkey burgers no longer satisfy, when Vienna Fingers become passé, one must take up arms against routine and shake new fruits from the tree of life. "But how … Continue reading Niche Recipe: Broccoli à la Vapeur

To Our Comrade, Robert L (S Leonard), Scoffer at this Niche On this February 28th at 1AM, we thought it best to pay homage to the birthday sweaterboy himself: Robert Lawrence "Sean" Leonard. He's had some poignant moments, and we've ranked a list of highlights for you. Here at The Niche, RSL is a well-established gender icon, … Continue reading What We’re Reading at 1AM: RSL Edition

The children’s literary canon is littered with propaganda. Drawn in by bright colors and insipid talking animals, children have little awareness that their ideologies are being manipulated, ensuring their futures as compliant citizens of the State. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the 1942 so-called classic, "The Poky Little Puppy." Although on its face … Continue reading The Poky Little Authoritarian Puppy

There is currently a void in your life. There is something missing, something that should be there but isn't.You're not quite sure what it is. It is a playlist composed entirely of songs about American modernist writer Gertrude Stein. With content ranging from hypothetical lesbian bars to imagined hangouts with Gertrude herself to to a … Continue reading Collected For Your Convenience: Songs About Gertrude Stein

If you can think of a gay artist, writer, or other historical figure then there has probably been an article written about them with some variation on the title "The Secret Life of [insert name here]". I end up finding a new one around this time of night at least once a week. The secret … Continue reading What We’re Reading at 1AM